Utilities / Facilities Engineer
Location
Castletroy, Limerick, Ireland
Duration
12 months (initial contract – potential to extend)
Type
Fully onsite position.
Required qualifications (Education)
Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a related engineering discipline
Minimum required experience
Minimum 5 years within Engineering / Utilities / Facilities in a regulated GMP manufacturing setting
Hands-on experience supporting utility and facility systems (purified water, clean steam, compressed air, HVAC)
Description
The Utilities / Facilities Engineer supports the Utilities Manager in ensuring the readiness, reliability, and compliance of all facility and utility systems that sustain production operations.
This role involves technical project support, system design, documentation management, and safety oversight to ensure seamless delivery of utilities to manufacturing areas in line with GMP and EHS standards.
Key responsibilities
Support operations readiness tasks for facility utilities (IPA and PG tank farms)
Review, develop, and approve technical documentation and procedures
Plan and execute FAT/SAT/IQ protocols for facility equipment
Manage maintenance contractors, ensuring safety compliance through permit systems
Maintain and improve CMMS procedures, ensuring system readiness and resource availability
Lead or support small-to-medium engineering projects related to facility or utility systems
Conduct risk assessments, impact assessments, and compliance reviews
Participate in root cause investigations for equipment or utility system anomalies
Drive value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives across safety, energy, and efficiency
Support audit preparation and compliance activities
Develop training materials and provide technical training for technicians/operators
Evaluate new processes and equipment for environmental and safety impacts
Key requirements
Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related program (minimum relevant experience as above)
5+ years experience in a regulated GMP/Biotech/Med Device environment
Understanding of CMMS/Asset management strategies and applications
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with leadership abilities
Experience on ATEX rated sites is a distinct advantage
Familiarity with automated equipment and automation systems plus supporting systems – SCADA/Historians
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Engineering and Science
Industries
Engineering Services, Facilities Services, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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